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States and Migration: The Human Movement Podcast

Hosted by Emmanuel Comte, PhD · science · EN · 31 episodes

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This podcast draws on new research to unpack the forces shaping migration flows and the political conflicts surrounding them—from policies and refugee crises to workforce dynamics and integration. Dr. Comte hosts world-class thinkers, policymakers, and innovators to tackle the big questions of our time: Does mobility drive prosperity or conflicts? How do states manage human movement? What’s next for a world on the move? Dr. Emmanuel Comte is a historian of human movement who has lived and worked as a researcher in nine countries and global metropoles from San Francisco to Cyprus.

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What is States and Migration: The Human Movement Podcast about?

This podcast draws on new research to unpack the forces shaping migration flows and the political conflicts surrounding them, from policies and refugee crises to workforce dynamics and integration. Dr. Comte hosts world-class thinkers, policymakers, and innovators to tackle the big questions of our time: Does mobility drive prosperity or conflicts? How do states manage human movement?

Who hosts States and Migration: The Human Movement Podcast?

States and Migration: The Human Movement Podcast is hosted by Emmanuel Comte, PhD. The show has published 31 episodes to date.

What has States and Migration: The Human Movement Podcast covered recently?

Recent episodes include "#31 Italian immigration policy explained: Elena Bonetti on migrant women, care work, and family" (17 September 2025, 53 minutes), "#30 Cyprus migrant workers in agriculture: The Pancyprian Farmers Union speaks out, Chr. Papapetrou" (13 September 2025, 38 minutes), and "#29 Italy's migration diplomacy: inside Italian strategy on Tunisia, Libya, and Europe's southern border" (9 September 2025, 62 minutes).

How often does States and Migration: The Human Movement Podcast publish?

States and Migration: The Human Movement Podcast publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 52 minutes across 31 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on States and Migration: The Human Movement Podcast?

Booking probability for States and Migration: The Human Movement Podcast is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. States and Migration: The Human Movement Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. States and Migration: The Human Movement Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.

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Emmanuel Comte, PhD hosts States and Migration: The Human Movement Podcast, a science show with 31 episodes published.

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  • States and Migration: The Human Movement Podcast

    #31 Italian immigration policy explained: Elena Bonetti on migrant women, care work, and family

    Sep 17, 202553 minS0

    <p>Italian immigration policy shapes the lives of migrant women working in care and domestic sectors. In this episode, Elena Bonetti, former Italian Minister for Equal Opportunities and the Family, discusses family...

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    #30 Cyprus migrant workers in agriculture: The Pancyprian Farmers Union speaks out – Chr. Papapetrou

    Sep 13, 202538 minS0

    <p>Cyprus migrant workers in agriculture sustain the island's farming sector amid chronic labour shortages. Christos Papapetrou, leader of the Pancyprian Farmers Union, shares insights on informal labour, work permits...

  • States and Migration: The Human Movement Podcast

    #29 Italy's migration diplomacy: inside Italian strategy on Tunisia, Libya, and Europe's southern border

    Sep 9, 20251h 2mS0

    <p>Italy's migration diplomacy plays a crucial role in managing Mediterranean migration flows. Maurizio Canfora provides an inside look at Italian foreign policy, cooperation with Tunisia and Libya, and EU border...

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    #28 Balkan route migration explained: 30 years of lessons from IOM's Donatella Bradic

    Sep 4, 20251h 4mS0

    <p>Balkan route migration has shaped European asylum policy for decades. Donatella Bradic draws on thirty years with the International Organization for Migration to explain smuggling networks, EU border control, and the...

  • States and Migration: The Human Movement Podcast

    #27 When 900,000 refugees arrived: Georgios Kaminis on leading Athens through the 2015 crisis

    Jul 26, 202542 minS0

    <p>Athens’ migration policy transformed the Greek capital during the refugee crisis. Former Mayor Giorgos Kaminis shares how cities manage migration, integrate refugees, and navigate tensions between local and national...

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    #26 Greek agriculture migrant labour: Christos Giannakakis on immigrant workers and farming's future

    Jul 21, 202533 minS0

    <p>Greek agriculture migrant labour keeps the country's farms running despite legal grey zones. Christos Giannakakis discusses immigrant workers, agricultural cooperatives, and the structural dependence on seasonal and...

  • States and Migration: The Human Movement Podcast

    #25 IOM Greece: migration governance, refugee returns, and asylum support explained

    Jul 17, 202552 minS0

    <p>IOM Greece plays a central role in migration governance and refugee assistance. This episode explores the International Organization for Migration's operations, voluntary return programmes, and coordination with...

  • States and Migration: The Human Movement Podcast

    #24 AI hiring and global mobility: Casey Marquette on how Scout is changing cross-border recruitment

    Jul 13, 202544 minS0

    <p>AI hiring platforms are transforming how companies recruit across borders. Casey Marquette, founder of Scout, explains how artificial intelligence screens candidates 160 times faster than humans, operates in 32...

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    #23 Europe’s migration crisis: Inside the EU’s struggles and solutions, with Margaritis Schinas

    Jul 9, 202548 minS0

    <p>When migration collides with geopolitics, Europe finds itself at the centre of global turbulence. In this episode, Emmanuel Comte speaks with European Commission Vice-President Margaritis Schinas to explore how the...

  • States and Migration: The Human Movement Podcast

    #22 Cyprus migration governance: EU borders, conflict, and Nicosia's divided city – with Eleni Mavrou

    Jul 5, 20251h 7mS0

    <p>Cyprus migration governance in a divided city presents unique challenges at EU borders. Former Interior Minister and first female Mayor of Nicosia Eleni Mavrou shares insights into asylum seekers, undeclared labour...

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    #21 Cyprus migration crisis 2024: Green Line, smuggling networks, and EU borders

    Jul 1, 20251h 6mS0

    <p>Cyprus migration crisis reached breaking point in 2024 with surging irregular sea arrivals. Former Interior Minister Nicos Nouris provides a firsthand account of managing migration through the Green Line, confronting...

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    #20 German hegemony in Europe: Pax Germanica and EU integration history

    Apr 14, 202514 minS0

    <p>German hegemony in European integration takes centre stage in this book presentation of Discussing Pax Germanica. Dr Emmanuel Comte explains how Germany's historical legacies shaped the EU's approach to mobility and...

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    #19 UK anti-immigration riots: British history, racism, and policy failure explained

    Nov 4, 20241h 8mS0

    <p>Professor Randall Hansen, author of War, Work, and Want (OUP, 2023), explores the 2024 UK riots through a historical lens—from Notting Hill 1958 to National Front marches. This episode explores the roots of...

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    #18 French elections 2024: National Rally, political fragmentation, and Europe's future

    Jul 10, 202458 minS0

    <p>French elections 2024 revealed deep political fragmentation across the country. Political scientist Julien Navarro analyses President Macron's decision to call snap elections after the National Rally's European...

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    #17 The Roma in Europe: citizenship, statelessness, and EU free movement rights

    Apr 19, 202459 minS0

    <p>The Roma in Europe face marginalisation despite holding EU citizenship. Dr Julija Sardelic explores how state policies produce statelessness, labour market exclusion, and educational segregation. This episode...

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    #16 EU migration law: free movement, Schengen, and third-country nationals explained

    Apr 11, 20241h 11mS0

    <p>EU migration law balances free movement for EU citizens with controls on third-country nationals. Professor Daniel Thym, author of European Migration Law (Oxford University Press, 2023), explains how Germany shaped...

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    #15 The Greek diaspora in Australia: migration, multiculturalism, and political influence

    Mar 10, 202452 minS0

    <p>The Greek diaspora in Australia transformed the country's multicultural policies and political landscape. Dr Alexandra Dellios from the Australian National University explores how post-WWII Greek migrants challenged...

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    #14 Free movement in Europe: philosophy, economics, and the welfare state debate

    Oct 7, 202341 minS0

    <p>Free movement in Europe faces high pressures from nationalism and welfare state concerns. Matthew Lesh from the Institute of Economic Affairs discusses the moral philosophy of open borders, Germany's role in creating...

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    #13 Rethinking states and migration in Europe: A recap of the first 12 episodes

    Aug 2, 202334 minS0

    <p>European migration policy through twelve episodes—what have we learned? A comprehensive recap with veteran journalist Francis Ghilès reviews key insights on Turkey, Germany, France, and the UK; explores migration...

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    #12 Migration regulation failure: can states control borders? With Anna Triandafyllidou

    Jun 16, 20231h 13mS0

    <p>Migration regulation by states often fails despite extensive efforts—but why? Professor Anna Triandafyllidou, Canada Excellence Research Chair in Migration and Integration at Toronto Metropolitan University, examines...

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